In the Central and South American History Videos Channel, you can see the region's rich and complicated history. Explore this part of the world and learn about important historical events and figures in this video channel.
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America Becomes a World Power: Jose Marti
José Martí became a leader in the movement against Spanish rule in Cuba. The Spanish cracked down on the rebellion and thousands of civilians were put into concentration camps.
Two locations in South America where ancient Incan architecture can be found are Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas; colonial influences on architecture are abundant in Ecuador.
José Martí became a leader in the movement against Spanish rule in Cuba. The Spanish cracked down on the rebellion and thousands of civilians were put into concentration camps.
Using their overwhelming technological advantages, European invaders conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and the Incas in Peru in the early sixteenth century.